These Baked Pork Ribs are a real favourite of mine; a sheet of pork ribs at around 3.30€ for one kg will make a finger-licking supper for two.

Even now, living in the Jaén province, I’m always amazed at what a 'proper' bargain a sheet of ribs can be. At around 3.30€ a kilo, it’s one of those cuts that feels like a luxury but costs peanuts. It's the perfect meal for a slow afternoon when you've got the oven on to take the chill off a winter evening.

This Baked Pork Ribs recipe is one I’ve carried with me since 2016. It’s incredibly 'flexible' because you can prep it in minutes and then just let the oven do the hard graft. I’ve even managed a version of this in the Fiat Ducato campervan using a small portable oven—the smell of the honey and soy caramelising is enough to make the greyhounds, Issy and Poppy, sit bolt upright! Whether you're in a Spanish village or a van, these ribs are genuine comfort food.

Why these Honey and Soy Baked Pork Ribs work

Cut the sheet into individual ribs and place them on a baking tray.

Drizzle with:
4 tablespoons runny honey
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Tuck several peeled garlic cloves between the ribs and sprinkle with crushed dried chillies.

Finish by grinding over fresh black peppercorns and a pinch of sea salt crystals.

Place in a preheated oven at 160°C for 90 minutes, turning every 20 minutes or so.

After 90 minutes fire up the heat to 200°C for 10 minutes, but please keep an eye on them as they catch rather easily.

Serve with a simple salad and several paper napkins. Enjoy!

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